IIIS has established the "Yao Award" to recognize the outstanding performances of Yao Class students in various aspects including morality, intellectuality, physical development, aesthetics, etc., especially their academic achievements and breakthrough research results. At the end of each academic year, the best junior students in Yao Class are chosen and would be granted the "Yao Award", with one first prize, two second prizes and three third prizes. Up until now, the "Yao Award" has been awarded for two years since its inception.